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VALLEY GARDENS WALK TO RHS HARLOW CARR There is a wonderful walk from Valley Gardens through the Pinewoods to RHS Harlow Carr. This is a gentle family walk of 1 ½ miles through formal gardens and peaceful woodland. You can download the RHS map by clicking here .
HISTORY Valley Gardens was developed as an attractive walk for visitors to the Spa town of Harrogate, part of their health regime between taking the waters, and as a means of access to the mineral springs of Bogs Field. The waterside walk with flowers and trees became a place for promenading, socialising and taking exercise. Photographs of the gardens in the early 20th century testify to their enormous popularity with crowds around the tea room, boating lake and bandstand. A detailed History of Valley Garde
You can view a Photo Gallery of Historical Photos by clicking here .
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